Program Overview
The Medicinal Chemistry at The Open University UK is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medicinal Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Developing research skills in science
- Molecules in medicine
- Concept to clinic
- MSc project module for MSc in Medicinal Chemistry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To study for the MSc in Medicinal Chemistry you must normally hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in science, or a science-related subject relevant to this qualification. We strongly recommend that you check whether or not your background and experience are sufficient to give you a sound basis on which to tackle this qualification, since we have found that students who are appropriately prepared have the best chance of completing their studies successfully. Our booklet\xc2\xa0Preparing for S807 and S827\xc2\xa0provides more detailed guidance; this can be viewed or printed as a PDF. If you have other study or experience that you believe equips you to take this qualification you can still apply, but must supply evidence of that study or experience.\xc2\xa0
You will also need good computing skills and a level of proficiency in the English language that is adequate for study at postgraduate level. The following should give you some indication of the basic IT and language skills we expect students to have before enrolling on our postgraduate qualifications in science. Please refer to individual module descriptions to ensure that you are adequately prepared before starting to study for this qualification.
Proficiency in the use of English:\xc2\xa0All of our taught modules are in English and your proficiency in the English language should be adequate for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we strongly recommend that you have achieved an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,943 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Open University UK
The Open University UK
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-09-17
- Start Date 2017-10-07
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
